Windows Terminal Server in Public Education <cringe>

[al plant]

Warren Togami wrote:
> 
> I recently found this article in the latest Pacific Business News talking
> about Kalani High School pushing Windows Terminal servers and thin clients
> at a state Department of Education Trade show.
> 
> This concerns me.  Many public schools are convinced that Windows Terminal
> Server and Citrix Winframe clients are the way to go.  Some of my friends
> are in the planning committees in other public schools that are currently
> exploring Windows Terminal Server.
> 
> None of them are aware that Linux and Open Source Software can do the same
> job, at the fraction of the price.
> 
> This article mentioned "Ryan Kusuda", a Kalani HS teacher sprearheading this
> effort.  Any of you by chance have any connection or know people at Kalani
> HS, and would be able to get me in contact with this teacher?
> 
> I'm writing to Pacific Business News right now.  Maybe I can get an article
> about Linux Terminal Servers in the next issue.
> 
> This is part of my eventual goal the MPLUG group.  We must approach schools
> and other non-profit organizations and show them what Linux and Open Source
> Software can do.  Do any of you have any contacts with any school
> administration or technology staff at any public or private school?
> 
> Warren Togami
> warren at togami.com
> 
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Go Get 'em Warren. 

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